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January 10, 2007
Steven J. Vasilion, Principal, Vasilion Architects, 1-12-07
Steve Vasilion is a life-long Chicago area resident. He attended the University of Illinois, Chicago, earning a Bachelor of Architecture in 1978 and graduating with Honors and High Distinction in Design. Vasilion has been a member of the American Institute of Architects since 1986.
He practiced in several Chicago-area architectural firms before founding Vasilion Architects in 1990. Located in Batavia, IL, Vasilion Architects specializes in the design of medical facilities and custom residences.
Vasilion strongly believes in community service. He serves on the City of Batavia’s Historic Preservation Commission and is in his second term as Chairman. His stated goal is “to create standards and procedures which will balance the rights of individual property owners while striving to preserve local heritage”.
Vasilion also mentors high school students interested in a career in architecture. Each year he works with six students (two each from three local high schools) from September through April. He creates a hypothetical project, using a real site and owner to interact with the students. Through their research, instruction, design and presentations, they receive an inside look at an architectural practice. As a result the students are able to make a better informed decision as to whether or not they wish to pursue architecture as a profession.
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